WHEELER
SubstationVirginia
At a glance
WHEELER is an electric transmission substation in Virginia. It is classified as high-voltage (230 kv) and connects 1 transmission line. Substation proximity is one of the strongest speed-to-power signals for siting a datacenter — interconnection distance to an energized, high-voltage bus is often the binding constraint on time-to-energization.
Voltage & classification
Ownership
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #179561 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WHEELER, ranked by DC Readiness. Sites this close to an energized substation carry a strong speed-to-power advantage.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAMBLETON | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Loudoun County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.1 yrs | 70.3 |
| GOOSE CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Loudoun County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.1 yrs | 69.9 |
| CLIFTON | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Manassas Park city | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.1 yrs | 69.6 |
| MOSBY | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Manassas Park city | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.1 yrs | 69.3 |
| OX | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Fairfax County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.1 yrs | 69.0 |
| BRISTERS | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Prince William County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.1 yrs | 68.8 |
| UNKNOWN116662 | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Stafford County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.1 yrs | 68.5 |
| UNKNOWN116661 | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Stafford County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 68.4 |
How does WHEELER compare with other substations in Virginia?
Virginia has 1,382 substation records in HIFLD, of which 529 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 173 named substations in the state are in WHEELER's 230–344 kV band (33% of named stations). 39 sit in a higher band. 39 named substations in Virginia operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 765 kV, and the state median is 138 kV.
How do candidate sites near WHEELER score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 68 to 70 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Loudoun County, Manassas Park city, Fairfax County, Prince William County. The Virginia average across 5,871 scored sites is 52.6. 733 of those Virginia sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is WHEELER substation?
WHEELER has a maximum voltage of 230 kV. That places it in the 230–344 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so WHEELER is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to WHEELER substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through WHEELER in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 0.1 miles.
Where is WHEELER substation located?
WHEELER is in Virginia at 38.7531, -77.6542. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Loudoun County, Manassas Park city, Fairfax County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near WHEELER substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WHEELER. The highest-scoring is BRAMBLETON at 70/100. Across Virginia, the average DC Readiness score is 52.6.
Other 230 kV substations in Virginia
- CHESTERFIELD· 14 lines
- CHESTERFIELD· 14 lines
- YORKTOWN· 11 lines
- CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CENTER· 10 lines
- HARRISONBURG· 10 lines
- LANEXA· 10 lines
- BASIN· 9 lines
- GREENWICH· 9 lines
- All named substations in Virginia· 529 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Virginia· 5,871 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Virginia
- Substations by state
About this data
Source: HIFLD Electric Substations and Transmission Lines (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), as published June 29, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: GridCensus, “WHEELER substation, Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/virginia/wheeler-65af7ec6 (data as of June 29, 2026).
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Substation attributes are derived from public HIFLD / EIA infrastructure data and may lag real-world upgrades or retirements. Voltage and connected-line counts are screening figures — confirm available capacity and interconnection terms directly with the operating utility and ISO.
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